Den Helder Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Den Helder, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Den Helder varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 248 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 61 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1896 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Den Helder. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.0 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 51% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 25%.
Den Helder vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Den Helder enjoys an average of 1896 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Den Helder
October, Den Helder’s wettest month, receives 101 mm (4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Den Helder Precipitation page.
